Mazda officially launches CX-4

, Mazda officially launched the 2018 CX-4 on the eve of the Chengdu Auto Show, with a price range of 140,800-215,800 and a total of seven models. The new car is still equipped with 2.0 L and 2.5 L engines.

Exterior and interior changes are not significant

The new car is not much changed in terms of appearance, the details, it follows the KOERU Yue concept and the "soul" design concept, and the overall visual effect is dynamic and stylish. Body dimensions, Mazda CX-4 length, width, and height of 4633/1840/1535 mm, wheelbase reached 2700 mm.

The VGC system can precisely control the engine torque output in the bend according to the driver's operation and the vehicle status, and realize the vehicle's center of gravity shift control, which ultimately makes the vehicle cornering more smoothly and improves the vehicle driving comfort. i-ACTIVSENSE Mazda Intelligent Safety Assist System is the general name of a series of active safety systems, including SBS medium and high-speed brake assist, MRCC adaptive cruise control and other safety technologies, LDWS lane departure warning system, HBC adaptive high beam control, etc. Cruise Control and other safety technologies, LDWS Lane Departure Warning System, HBC Adaptive High Beam Control, etc.

Interior, the new CX-4 increased a lot of configuration, including a full set of i-active sense Mazda intelligent safety assistance system (the first domestic model) is one of the biggest highlights of the new car, the system in the original model based on the addition of LDWS lane departure warning system, HBC near and far light automatic switching system, MRCC adaptive cruise control, SBS in the high-speed automatic braking system. Active safety configuration is very rich.

In terms of comfort features, the new CX-4 has also improved, upgrading the fifth generation of the Yue Lian five multimedia system, the processor is faster, greatly reducing boot time, and has Car Play, Car Life, 3D maps, more App, and other functions. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a newly designed leather steering wheel and instrument panel, a new ADD color head-up display, and two interior color schemes of black and brown/white interior trim. In addition, many of the features that were only available on the higher-end models are also popularized downwards, thus enhancing the competitiveness and cost performance of the vehicle.

In terms of handling performance, the new CX-4 is equipped with a VGC acceleration vector control system, which can precisely control the engine torque output and realize the vehicle's center of gravity shift control according to the driver's operation and vehicle status in the bend, finally making the vehicle cornering more smoothly and improving the vehicle driving comfort.

Ride Space

As a coupe-type SUV, the CX-4 has a sporty appearance, but the passenger space inside the vehicle is relatively average, and is at a level that is just adequate, so users can only make trade-offs.

Powertrain

The new CX-4 is still powered by two naturally aspirated engines, 2.0 L and 2.5 L, with a maximum power of 158 hp/6400 rpm and 192 hp/6100 rpm, respectively.

Competitor models

The CX-5 and the Nissan Escape have always been competitors of the CX-4, both in terms of price and positioning. In addition, competitors in the same price range include the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Jeep Compass, which are also the two models that have been compared the most often by users in the product library data. Compared to the CX-4, the Outlander has a 7-seat model, and the Jeep Compass is another American flavor, each with its characteristics. The CX-4 itself is also a distinctive product, depending on which one suits your taste.

Summary.

The new CX-4 is only a mid-cycle model, and the adjustment and refinement of the configuration is routine. After the new car added the VGC acceleration vector control system and a full set of i-active sense Mazda intelligent safety assistance system, the technology content has been improved a lot, and the comfort configuration has also been enhanced. Although the new car price remains the same as the old model, while the new model configuration has increased, it is value for money.